Partner content Federal agencies caught sharing credentials with Microsoft over email 15th April 2024 The Russia-linked hackers behind the attack on Microsoft’s internal systems starting in late November stole credentials for federal agencies that could be used to compromise government departments, cyber authorities said Thursday. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an emergency directive on April 2, which it made public Thursday, requiring federal agencies to reset credentials and hunt for potential breaches […]
Partner content Why successful cloud migration extends beyond technology 15th April 2024 The most recent cloud survey from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) found that 60 percent of state IT organizations have incorporated the cloud into their operations, with more than 88 percent planning to expedite their cloud adoption in 2024. As the demand for digital government services increases, the cloud has become an essential […]
Partner content EV charging stations still riddled with cybersecurity vulnerabilities 10th April 2024 The increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) isn’t just a favorite for gas-conscious consumers, but also for cybercriminals who focus on using EV charging stations to launch far-reaching attacks. This is because every charging point, whether inside a private garage or on a public parking lot, is online and running a variety of software that […]
Partner content Software-defined vehicle fleets face a twisty road on cybersecurity 9th April 2024 When Israel-based REE Automotive designed its P7 electric vehicle chassis, it worked from the software out: The flat vehicle chassis is totally configurable with four independent modules near each tire for steering, braking, suspension, and power train, each driven by an electronic control unit (ECU) customizable through software. It has drive-by-wire, steer-by-wire, and brake-by-wire — […]
Partner content Robot swarms developed by University of Texas 8th April 2024 Researchers from the University of Texas have created “smart swarms” of micro-robots, which are trained to move as one, like schools of fish, swarms of bees or flocks of birds. The team said this collective behavior makes micro-robots more efficient at performing tasks than if they were moving individually or randomly. “All these groups, flocks […]
Partner content Embracing IT modernization in state & local government agencies 8th April 2024 In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, state and local government agencies constantly battle to keep up with continuous technological advancements. The ever-evolving nature of IT necessitates that these organizations remain adaptable and up to date to serve the public sector better. This is why IT modernization has become increasingly critical. This article outlines the advantages […]
News CISA official Natarajan notes expanding list of cyberthreat sources, victims 4th April 2024 Cyberattacks are being initiated by a growing number of entities and are being directed at an ever-expanding list of targets in both the public and private sectors, according to Nitin Natarajan, deputy director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Natarajan made the statements during his March 28 keynote address at the IWCE 2024 […]
Partner content Microsoft Exchange state-linked hack entirely preventable, cyber review board finds 4th April 2024 Dive Brief: The state-linked intrusion on Microsoft Exchange Online that led to the theft of about 60,000 U.S. State Department emails last summer “was preventable and should never have occurred”, the Cyber Safety Review Board said Tuesday in a report. A series of operational and strategic decisions by Microsoft pointed to a corporate culture that deprioritized investments […]
Partner content Cyberattacks wreaking physical disruption on the rise 3rd April 2024 At least 68 cyberattacks last year caused physical consequences to operational technology (OT) networks at more than 500 sites worldwide — in some cases causing $10 million to $100 million in damages. Unsurprisingly, these weren’t Stuxnet-like events, but the opposite. According to a new report from industrial control system (ICS) vendor Waterfall Security Solutions, which studied […]
News Tait, Frequentis partner to offer LifeX software solution in North America 2nd April 2024 Tait Communications and Frequentis recently announced a strategic partnership that gives Tait Communications exclusive access in North America to the Frequentis LifeX software solution that is designed to integrate digital and analog radio systems, as well as provide a migration path to a host of future technologies. Tait Communications CEO and Managing Director Yoram Benit […]
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